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J238 JEU

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,250 mi
Last recorded10,250 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 JEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 10,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 6,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 6,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 6,019 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 5,556 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 5,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 5,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 4,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 4,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 3,465 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 3,097 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 3,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 1,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 1,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer handbrake cable touching exhaust occasionally.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 98,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer handbrake cable touching exhaust occasionally.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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J238 JEU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J238 JEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J238 JEU registered?

J238 JEU is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 June 1992.

Is J238 JEU safe to buy?

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